KCP International Japanese Language School

I recently studied Japanese at KCP International for six months. In that time my Japanese improved considerably. In just six months I went from struggling with simple sentences to being able to hold long conversations. The students and teachers at KCP helped me push my self everyday to get better at Japanese. The faculty at KCP were always there if I needed extra help with class or anything in my day to day life in Japan. KCP places a strong focus on speaking and essay writing, two parts of Japanese I struggled with the most when I studied on my own. Every week I could tell that my Japanese skills had progressed from the previous week. I had a wonderful time at KCP and I am hoping I will get the chance to study there again in the future.

Japanese is often considered one of the most difficult languages for native English speakers to learn. After studying it seriously for several years, while I agree with that assessment generally, I think taking the plunge and studying Japanese is one of the most rewarding challenges you can give yourself. It is a beautiful language that in many ways is completely different from English. Towards that end, if you have chosen to study Japanese seriously, I think KCP is the best choice for building a stron g foundation for your Japanese. KCP is incredibly rigorous, in the Beginner and Intermediate levels there is a lot of homework and class prep. But you will realize that that is what's necessary in order to learn Japanese. However you won't be trudging through all this on your own. KCP has an excellent faculty who do their best to best support and challenge you on your way to understanding Japanese. Also the English speaking support staff are always ready to help if you need a hand with anything from finding an English speaking doctor to navigating the visa process. I highly recommend KCP for anyone who really wants to learn Japanese

I attended KCP International after my first year taking Japanese at university. In the beginning, I was nervous about attending a language school, but I ended up enjoying the program. I will say with full confidence that your Japanese will improve immensely. With the Summer short-term program, I could grasp conversational Japanese, and my skills are still utilized today. What sets KCP apart from other programs is its dedication to teaching its students and the fully immersive environment that it creates in the classroom. First, the textbook they use is completely in Japanese so you learn to think in Japanese, and you don't immediately associate it with an English equivalent word. Secondly, they give you a proficiency test a week or two after the program starts which makes it so you're comfortable at the level you were placed at. Lastly, your classmates usually come from all over the world, so the language your classmates share is Japanese. You will leave the program with new friends, new experiences, better conversational Japanese, and confidence in yourself. The people I met during KCP and the program truly unlocked my new chapter in life. I will always be thankful for this opportunity to study at KCP. So if you're on the fence about whether to choose this program for either the start of your language journey or to further improve your Japanese, then please choose KCP International.